Yes. If you're currently using an injectable weight loss medication, you can switch to Wegovy tablets under the guidance of your prescriber, who will agree the right starting dose with you.

No. Do not take both injectable and oral weight loss medication at the same time.

Start oral Wegovy on the date your next injection would have been due. This builds in a one-week washout period for the injectable medication before you begin the tablet.

No. Your dose will need to be adjusted when switching to tablets, as the strength and absorption of the tablet differ from the injection. Your prescriber will set a new starting dose rather than matching your injectable strength directly.

Weight loss results may vary after switching. Some people notice changes in appetite control or their weight loss response while adjusting to the tablet — this is a normal part of the transition and not a sign the treatment isn't working.

Yes. Monitor for side effects, especially nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion or reduced appetite. Seek medical advice if you get severe or persistent abdominal pain — especially if it spreads to your back — or any visual disturbances. Stay hydrated, particularly if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea.

Yes. Continue healthy lifestyle changes including a balanced diet, reduced calorie intake, and regular physical activity — these remain just as important on the tablet as they were on the injection.

WEGOVY (semaglutide) tablets 25 mg is an oral prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity:

to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight.
that may help adults with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose excess body weight and keep the weight off.
Wegovy contains semaglutide and should not be used with other semaglutide-containing products or other GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines.

Wegovy works by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in regulating appetite and food intake. This can help you eat less, which can lead to weight loss.

People respond to medicines differently, so there is no set time for when you can expect to see results with Wegovy. Ask your health care professional about what might be a realistic expectation for you.

The most common side effects of Wegovy tablets may include: nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, gas, stomach flu, and heartburn.

Tell your health care professional if you have any side effects that bother you.

Yes. Wegovy tablets are stored at room temperature, so there's no need to worry about them freezing or overheating in transit the way an injection pen would. Keep them in their original packaging and check your airline's rules on carrying prescription medication.

Wegovy is taken once daily, on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning — swallowed whole with up to half a glass (120ml) of water, waiting at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking any other medicines.

Wegovy comes in four doses: 1.5mg, 4mg, 9mg, and 25mg. Your dose is increased gradually over several months to help your body adjust.

It's recommended that you take Wegovy at the same time each day, on an empty stomach, to help it absorb properly and to build it into your routine.

Yes, you can adjust the time of day you take it, as long as you keep taking it once daily on an empty stomach with the required 30-minute wait before food, drink, or other medicines.

No — unlike the injection, Wegovy tablets must be taken on an empty stomach. Taking it with food can significantly reduce how much of the medicine your body absorbs.

Wegovy tablets should look intact and consistent with the description in the patient information leaflet. If a tablet looks damaged, discoloured, or different from usual, do not take it — safely dispose of it and contact us via the contact form.

Return any unused or out-of-date tablets to a pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not put them in household waste or flush them.

No. Wegovy tablets are stored at room temperature (below 30°C) and don't require refrigeration, ice packs, or cold-chain packaging at any stage — from our pharmacy to your door.

Yes. Wegovy tablets are stable at room temperature, so standard packaging is all that's needed to keep your medication safe and effective in transit. We continue to dispatch your order quickly and in protective packaging so it arrives in the best possible condition.